Forbes Welcomes Basketball Legend Michael Jordan on Billionaires' List

In the new Billionaires List Forbes magazine released today, 290 newcomers joined the list, including basketball great, Michael Jordan, 52. He's now the 513th-richest person in the US with a net worth of an even $1.0 billion. Forbes report below;

The most famous rookie on the billionaires list? Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player of all time and indisputably the best-paid athlete of all time. Most of his cash comes from Nike payouts on his iconic brand. The Jordan brand grossed an estimated $2.25 billion in 2013, earning his Airness some $90m. But his most valuable asset is his stake in the Charlotte Hornets, worth more than $500m. When ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer bought the Los Angeles Clippers for a stunning $2 billion, values of all NBA teams skyrocketed, creating three new billionaires. Jordan’s old boss Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of the Chicago Bulls, joined the list with a fortune of $1.3 billion, and Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander boosted his net worth to $1.6 billion.

World Famous Cristiano Ronaldo To Now Be Studied As A Course In Canadian University

A Canadian University has introduced a programme that will see World Footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo being studied by their students.

The University of British Columbia Okanagan says the sociology degree will focus on the cultural importance of Ronaldo’s fame and its effects on the society.

A professor at the University Professor Luis Aguiar told the Telegraph in an interview ‘Ronaldo is the centre and every discussion, class meeting revolves around Ronaldo initially. And then we explore, we broaden out to larger themes.

Serena Williams Wins Sixth Australian Open Title

Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova 6-3 7-6 (7-5) to win the Australian Open title. It is her sixth Australian Open title and her 19th grand slam title. 

Lol! Tiger Woods front tooth knocked out by cameraman in Italy

One of the tooth of legendary golfer Tiger Woods was knocked out today by an overeager cameraman as he was about to surprise his girlfriend Lindsey Vonn after she won a World Cup event in Italy.

"During a crush of photographers at the awards' podium at the World Cup event in Italy, a media member with a shoulder-mounted video camera pushed and surged towards the stage, turned and hit Tiger Woods in the mouth,' Woods' agent Mark Steinberg said.

Lionel Messi on future with Barcelona: 'I'm not sure where I will be next year'

Lionel Messi of Argentina and his wife arrive on the red carpet prior to the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2014 gala held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, January 12, 2015. (AP / KEYSTONE, Ennio Leanza)

A day after denying rumours he was considering leaving Barcelona, Lionel Messi cast new doubts about his future at the club on Monday.

Messi said at the awards ceremony for the FIFA BAllon d'Or that he doesn't know whether he'll be back at Barcelona next season. He made the comment after being asked whether he'd consider returning to his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys at some point.

Messi said in Spanish that "I am not sure if I will go back to Newell's Old Boys one day," adding that "I am not sure where I will be next year. I have always said I want to end my career at Barcelona but as Cristiano (Ronaldo) said: 'Only God knows the future.' Especially in football where things can change overnight."

On Sunday, Messi told Barcelona's in-house TV channel that he had no intention of leaving.

NFL athlete Devon Still’s heartbreaking update on daughter's cancer status

NFL player Devon Still's 4 year old daughter Leah Still is battling neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Beautiful Leah was diagnosed in June 2014 and the Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle has been updating fans on Leah's status via his instagram page. Leah has been undergoing surgery to help fight the disease and after six months of constant treatment, the cancer is sadly still in her body.

Devon update fans in a touching message on instagram yesterday;

"I wanted to hear so bad that my daughter's cancer was gone and when I didn't it hurt me bad. I couldn't even bring myself to tell my family the results without breaking down. I honestly just wanted to shut down from every one. But I understand that blessing don't happen when I want them to, they happen when they're suppose to. So we are going to keep faith and keep fighting no matter what. #LeahStrong #BeatCancer"

Boxer Adrien Broner On Declining 5yr $40m Contract From Roc Nation Sports! "Jay Z Can Suck My D*ck"

CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Wins FIFA Ballon d’Or World Footballer of the Year Award

Portugal’s captain Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world for the third time, following previous wins in 2008 and 2013.

Germany midfielder Nadine Kessler also claimed her first-ever FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award.

Germany’s coach Joachim Löw and compatriot Ralf Kellermann, coach of VfL Wolfsburg Ladies, were also named as FIFA World Coaches of the Year for Men’s and Women’s Football, respectively.

All the winners were chosen by the coaches and captains of national teams, as well as by international media representatives invited by FIFA and France Football, a French football magazine.

The entire electoral procedure was overseen and monitored by PricewaterhouseCoopers Switzerland (PwC).

The awards were presented on Monday evening during a 90-minute show at Zurich’s Kongresshaus, which was hosted by British journalist Kate Abdo.

Musical entertainment for the 1,100 guests and TV viewers in 190 countries and territories around the world was provided by Swiss singer-songwriter Bastian Baker.

Florida Jameis Winston to Declare for 2015 NFL Draft

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston already had a Heisman Trophy and national title under his belt by the end of his redshirt freshman season.

On Wednesday, Winston's father told ESPN.com's David M. Hale that Jameis will forgo his final two years as a Seminole and enter the 2015 NFL draft:

Jameis Winston won't be back in a Florida State uniform next season, his father said Wednesday, opting instead to enter the NFL draft.

Initially, Antonor Winston said his son planned to wait until after the College Football Playoff Game Presented by AT&T to announce a decision, but instead, Jameis Winston came to a firm decision Tuesday night that he was ready to enter the NFL draft.

LA Clippers star Matt Barnes goes ballistic over estranged wife's risqué photo

Earlier this week LA Clippers star Matt Barnes took a shot at his estranged wife Gloria Govan after she attended a movie premiere looking all sexy. A day later, Gloria's sister Laura posted a behind the scenes look at their latest photo shoot, where the two sisters were topless. Matt appeared in the comment section and went off...

Canadian international forward Larin set for MLS Draft

Neil Davidson The Canadian PressCanadian international forward Cyle Larin has signed a Generation Adidas contract, setting the stage for the highly touted UConn underclassman to play a prominent role in next week’s MLS SuperDraft.

The 19-year-old from Brampton, Ont., who has been capped three times by Canadian coach Benito Floro, is seen as a possible No. 1 pick.

“Exceptional talent,” said Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “Cyle’s one of those players that just has the raw ability to be what he wants to be. He can play a couple of different positions. Obviously getting called up to the Canadian national team already, he’s playing at a world stage and I think he has the ambition to do that.

“No doubt he’s projected to go high. So we’ll just have to see.”

Canadian Milos Raonic rolls into Brisbane quarter-finals

Milos Raonic, of Canada, celebrates his third round win over Julien Benneteau, of France, in Rogers Cup tennis action in Toronto on August 7, 2014. CP

John Pye The Associated Press
Third-seeded Canadian Milos Raonic fired 17 aces and didn’t face a break point as he advanced to the Brisbane International quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan Thursday in his opening match of the year.

“Finished last year and we definitely thought I could do a lot better with my serve, so we spent a lot of time this off season on that and I’m happy that it’s going well,” Raonic said.

The 24-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., said he’s coming off his best off-season ever, and is ready to make his breakthrough at the Grand Slam events.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather shows off his expensive 'toys'...

You've got to be mega rich to have a Bugatti Veyron, Bugatti Gran Sport, Ferrari 458 Spider, Lamborghini Aventador  Porsche 911, Turbo S Ferrari 599, GTB Fiorano and a Private Jet as toy

Oops! University of Florida American Football Athlete Shits On Himself During Game

A University of Florida player named Adam Lane Jr sh*t in his pants (circled) during a game between his team and East Carolina yesterday Jan. 4th. Adam ran the field for a few minutes without noticing what had happened to him until a trainer went to him, handed him a towel to cover up and he was escorted from the field. He returned to the field about ten minutes later with new white pants. See the Vine video after the cut

New anti-doping program for Canadian athlete

CBC
For athletes New Year's day is also when the new anti-doping code takes effect.

The revised Canadian Anti-Doping Program has some changes for specific drugs, sanctions and test procedures, but it also has a new offence: athletes are not permitted to work with coaches, trainers, physicians or other athlete support personnel who are ineligible because of an anti-doping rule violation.

The statute of limitations on doping goes from eight years to 10 years, so a decade-old violation of anti-doping rules can result in sanctions.

Administered by the non-profit Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, the changes are designed to ensure Canada is in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.

Stephen A. Smith Goes In On Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler! "He Should Be Arrested For Thievery"

Graphic! MMA fighter gets kicked in the head, his eyes pop out and roll on the floor

Amateur MMA fighter Alan Grays was kicked so hard in the head during a fight in Michigan last week that his eyeball popped out and rolled on the floor.

In the video posted on LiveLeak.com, Alan's opponent Jose Johnston blasted him with a head kick and as he fell to the floor, his eyeball dislodged and rolled away. The ref nearly stepped on it.

ESPN's First Take Debate On LeBron James On The Decline?

Kobe Bryant eclipses Jordan for 3rd on career scoring list

In this April 2, 2013 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Los Angeles. AP/Mark J. Terrill 

on Krawczynski | The Associated PressKobe Bryant has reached rarefied air.

The Los Angeles Lakers star passed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA’s career scoring list Sunday night in a 100-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bryant entered the game needing nine points to pass the icon with whom he is often compared. He got the mark with two free throws with 5:24 to play in the second quarter.

“I’m just honoured to be here, man, to still be playing,” Bryant said. “I appreciate being able to play this long. Careers normally don’t last this long. I really appreciate the opportunity to still be out there playing and performing and doing what I do.”

Now only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone have scored more points than Bryant.

' I Believe I Can Fly' Corey Brewer With NBA Most Ridiculous Travel Of 2014